Israel vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Israel and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 36,973,555 | −72.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 1,277 | −52.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 34,537 | +74.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 2,149,690 | −99.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 17 | +2,566.8% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 80,331 | −42.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 7.30 | +20.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 22.31 | −10.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 2,173 | +111.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 282,000 | −36.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 7.6 | +130.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 1.92 | +120.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Israel is 72.6% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Israel is 52.2% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Israel is 74.7% higher than Saudi Arabia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI